Tag: liver health
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Dr Libby: Signs Your Liver Is Overloaded & Simple Diet Changes To Support Detox
Is Your Liver Working Overtime? During festive seasons, travel, and busy schedules, your liver processes more alcohol, sugar, fats, and processed foods than usual. When it’s overloaded, common symptoms can appear as foggy thinking, bloating, headaches, or fatigue. Understanding these signals helps you take targeted steps to support your liver and restore balance. Key Signs…
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Dr Libby’s Simple Guide: Signs Your Liver Is Overloaded and Easy Diet Drops to Support Detox
Recognizing Liver Overload: What Your Body Might Be Telling You Feeling foggy, bloated, or headachy can be more than a temporary wobble. These symptoms may signal your liver is under strain. The liver is your body’s main detox organ, processing toxins, medications, and excess hormones while supporting digestion and energy production. When the workload ramps…
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Liver Overload: Signs and Simple Detox Diet Tips
Is your liver under stress? Common signs to notice Feeling foggy, bloated, or headachy can be more than just a temporary discomfort. These symptoms may signal your liver is under strain, especially after the holiday season or a period of indulgence. The liver works hard to process alcohol, sugar, fats, and environmental toxins. When it’s…
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One Drink a Day: The Real Effects on Your Body
Introduction: Is a daily drink really harmless? Alcohol is a toxin, and even small, regular exposure can add up. When researchers discuss “one drink a day,” they’re usually referring to a standard measure of ethanol. For many adults, this can be a cautious, socially accepted amount. But the health effects aren’t uniform: age, sex, genetics,…
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One Alcoholic Drink a Day: What It Really Does to Your Body
How a Daily Drink Adds Up Many people think a single alcoholic drink per day is a harmless indulgence. However, when you drink daily—whether a glass of wine, beer, or a mixed drink—the body is consistently exposed to alcohol’s effects. Alcohol is a toxin, and even moderate, regular exposure can influence multiple organ systems over…
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Managing Disease Progression in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Its Inflammatory Form (MASH)
Understanding MASLD and Its Inflammatory Counterpart, MASH Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common condition characterized by fat accumulation in the liver tied to metabolic dysfunction. When fat buildup is accompanied by liver inflammation and injury, the condition is referred to as MASLD-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or simply MASH. While MASLD can be a…
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Auto-Brewery Syndrome: When Your Gut Ferments Alcohol in the Absence of Drinking
What is Auto-Brewery Syndrome? Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare gut disorder where the intestinal system ferments carbohydrates into alcohol, producing measurable blood alcohol levels without any intake of alcoholic beverages. People with ABS may suddenly feel drunk or intoxicated, experiencing slurred speech, dizziness, impaired motor control, and a sense of being “wasted” even after…
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Detoxing Naturally: How to Support Your Body’s Cleansing
Understanding the Detox Idea Many people turn to detox diets after periods of indulgence, hoping to reset their bodies. It’s important to recognize that your body already has built‑in detox systems—principally the liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, and digestive tract. Rather than strict detox programs, you can support these systems with everyday habits that promote overall…
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How to Support Your Body’s Natural Detox Process
Understanding the Body’s Detox System Your body already has sophisticated detox mechanisms. The liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, and gut work around the clock to filter toxins, metabolize waste, and eliminate them from your system. Rather than adopting drastic detox diets, you can support these natural processes with everyday habits that focus on balance, nutrition, and…
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How to Support Your Body’s Natural Detox Processes
Understanding the Body’s Detox System Your body already has built‑in detox mechanisms that work daily to remove waste and toxins. The liver processes chemicals, the kidneys filter blood, the lungs expel carbon dioxide, the skin sweats to release salts and waste, and the gut helps eliminate what we don’t need. Rather than chasing dramatic detox…